Photos: HEATHERS Celebrates 250th Performance
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 12, 2026
Heathers The Musical just celebrated its 250th performance with the news that it will extend its record-breaking run for the third time. The production will now play through September 6, 2026. Heathers opened to the largest advance in New World Stages' 21-year history, and has broken the house record four times. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
Video: First Look at Peyton List Performing in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026
Heathers the Musical has released a first look at Peyton List as 'Heather Chandler' in the hit Off-Broadway production. The new video features a look at the Disney Channel alum performing songs like 'Candy Store' and 'The Me Inside of Me.'
Video: Peyton List & More Take First Bows in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2026
Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway welcomed some new cast members to Westerberg High last night! Disney Channel alum Peyton List joined the cast as Heather Chandler, along with Kate Rockwell returning as Ms. Fleming/Veronica’s Mom. Watch the video!
ICYMI: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2026
Just last week, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage hit the stage at 54 Below to sing one last time in the season finale! Watch the whole event in this video.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Leaders, New Visions: Park Avenue Armory, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Beyond
by Alex Freeman - Jan 20, 2026
This week’s newsletter brings together stories of concrete action and forward momentum in theatre and dance. Highlights include Michael Sheen’s launch of a new national theatre for Wales and his starring role in its first production, New York State’s plan to preserve performing arts spaces, and major leadership appointments at Park Avenue Armory and The Public Theater. We also cover recognition for musical theatre creators Will Aronson and Hue Park, the launch of BroadwayWorld’s 2025 Stage Recording Awards, and the Next On Stage Season 6 finale. Rounding out the issue is a look at Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s relaunch and search for new leadership, underscoring themes of rebuilding, investment, and artistic ambition.
Photos: Inside the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale at 54 Below
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 20, 2026
After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage, sponsored by AMDA and Atlantic Acting School, hit the stage on Sunday for the live finale at 54 Below. The finalists included Lillian Duncan Bicheno, Ava Greenberg, and Keita Kawahara (High School Age Group) and Bo Bailey, Maria Elena, and Gabe Richardson (College Age Group). Check out photos here.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 18, 2026
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below. Watch in this video!
Watch: Next On Stage Season 6 Finalists Revealed
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2025
Tonight's the night! Who will be the finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 19 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Square.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 3 of Next On Stage: Season 6
by Team BWW - Dec 15, 2025
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. The latest round of voting begins today, December 15 and ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, December 17. The next results shows (announcing the Top 3 finalists in both age categories) will air on Friday, Decmber 19 at 7pm and 9pm ET.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 5 Revealed
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2025
Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so every song comes straight from the hit Broadway musical that has audiences cheering every night at the Broadway Theatre! Now starring Jeremy Jordan, it’s the biggest party on Broadway.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 5 of Next On Stage: Season 6
by Team BWW - Dec 8, 2025
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. Who’s ready to party? It’s The Great Gatsby week, so every song comes straight from the hit Broadway musical that has audiences cheering every night at the Broadway Theatre! Now starring Jeremy Jordan, it’s the biggest party on Broadway.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 10 Revealed
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2025
Who will make the Top 10 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, December 5 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out! This season is presented by AMDA & Atlantic Acting School and sponsored by MTI, 54 Below, and Westin New York at Times Square.
Voting Open to Pick the Top 10 of Next On Stage: Season 6
by Team BWW - Dec 1, 2025
Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students. This week is MTI week- celebrating one of our sponsors, Music Theatre International.